Web browser store copies of visited pages. These stored files are used the next time a site is visited. This way, the browser is not being forced to load the page anew each time, which takes more time than simply viewing a stored copy. This storage of pages is called a "cache". However, this cache can sometimes pose a problem if it is necessary to view the most updated version of a page. Clearing one's cache can ensure the most up-to-date version of a page rather than an older copy, is viewed.

The method for clearing the browser cache is different for each browser.

Basic Editing

How do I insert images from other sites?

While in the WYSIWYG editor mode, click on the Insert/edit Image icon . A dialog window appears with a field label of External Image type or paste the image URL and click the Load button. The image will appear in the preview window. Complete the "Alternate Text" field and click the "Insert" button.

How do I link to pages on other websites?

While in the WYSIWYG editor mode, select an image or some text that you wish to create as a link. Click the Insert/edit link icon . A dialogue window appears with a field label of URL type or paste the page URL and click the Insert Link button.

How do I insert special characters?

While in the WYSIWYG editor mode, place the cursor at the location where the special character is to be inserted. Click on the Insert custom character icon . A dialogue window displays with available options. Click the desired special character and it will be automatically inserted on the page.

How do I back up files?

From the Pages tab, navigate to the file that you wish to create a back-up. Click the Backup icon . The selected file will be sent to the versioning system.

How do I upload files?

The ability to upload files is available for users with permission level of 6 or above. Users with permission level 8 or above have the authority to overwrite an existing file. The process begins by selecting the Pages tab under the Contents tab and performing the following procedure:

Navigate to the destination directory.

Click on the Upload button.

Click on the Browse button.

Select the file or files that are to be uploaded.

Select a group that will have permission to edit the uploaded editable files.

If the files being uploaded are overwriting existing files the confirmation checkbox must be checked.

Click on the Submit button.

Note: All binary files (images, documents, PDFs) are uploaded directly to the target production server. All editable files (HTML and text) are uploaded initially to the OmniUpdate staging/application server and must adhere to the approval process prior to being published to the target production server. Select the appropriate view of Staging Server or Production Server in the Pages tab to confirm that files have been uploaded properly.

How do I get out of the New Page drop-down menu?

To get out of this setup, simply click elsewhere on the screen -- anywhere outside of the box that drops down with your template options. This is the same for all other drop-down-type options in OmniUpdate: If it doesn't have a close button, and you want to get out of it, click anywhere else on the screen.

How do I add or update existing tables on my pages?

Inserting New Tables

While in the WYSIWYG editor place the cursor on the line where the table will be inserted. Click on the Insert Table icon . Select the desired general and advanced properties and select Insert. Add content into the table by clicking on each cell.

Updating Existing Tables

While in the WYSIWYG editor place the cursor inside an existing table cell. This will make the following toolbar icons available for editing: (All table widgets are in the bottom row of the toolbar.)

Table Row Properties

Table Cell Properties

Insert Row Before

Insert Row After

Delete Row

Insert Column Before

Insert Column After

Delete Column

Split Merged Table Cells

Merge Table Cells

Note: Right clicking inside any of the table cells will provide the same options.